Tavorris
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from Latin terms.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Tavorris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tavorris today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tavorris births was 1986 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tavorris. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tavorris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1986
7 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,261
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Tavorris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tavorris from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Tavorris remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tavorris by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tavorris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tavorris
The name Tavorris is a relatively modern and unique given name that appears to have emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins and etymology are somewhat uncertain, as it does not seem to be derived from any well-established linguistic roots or traditions.
One possible theory is that Tavorris is a combination of two distinct name elements, "Tav" and "orris." The prefix "Tav" could be a variation of the Hebrew name "Tavor," which means "broken" or "shattered." The suffix "orris" may be inspired by the root name "Orrin," derived from the Celtic word "oren," meaning "green."
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Tavorris, some scholars speculate that it may have emerged as a unique and creative blend of different cultural influences, reflecting the diversity and inclusivity of modern societies.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tavorris are relatively recent, with the first known examples appearing in birth records and census data from the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily in the United States.
Throughout its brief history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Tavorris. One of the earliest recorded examples is Tavorris Holston, an American football player who played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) in the early 2000s.
Another individual with the name Tavorris is Tavorris Stuckey, an American basketball player who played collegiate basketball at the University of Southern Mississippi in the late 2000s.
Tavorris Green is a contemporary American artist and painter known for his vibrant and abstract works, often exploring themes of identity and cultural expression.
In the literary world, Tavorris Pearson is an author and poet whose works have been featured in various anthologies and publications, celebrating the richness of African American culture and experiences.
Tavorris Hill is a notable entrepreneur and business leader who founded a successful technology company in the early 2010s, focusing on innovative software solutions.
It is worth noting that while these individuals share the unique name Tavorris, they come from diverse backgrounds and fields, reflecting the name's modern and inclusive nature.
People
Tavorris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tavorris as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tavorris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tavorris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tavorris going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Tavorris a common name?
We classify Tavorris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tavorris most popular?
The single biggest year for Tavorris was 1986, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tavorris is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tavorris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tavorris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tavorris in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tavorris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tavorris in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tavorris can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Tavorris?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.